Abu Dhabi
Primary City: Abu Dhabi
Mayor of Abu Dhabi: Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan (N/A) (since 2022)
Primary State/Province: Abu Dhabi
Primary Language: Arabic
Population: 2.8M
GDP: $278B • GDP per capita: $98,440
GAWC Class: 6
National Capital
National capital of United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi metro area
24.45, 54.38Top Team
The single sporting franchise this metro is identified with.
From The Team That Wins the City. One pick per metro across 312 metros worldwide.
Dimension Breakdown
Value and global rank across all 16 dimensionsStands out for Ports, Exchanges & Infrastructure, Luxury Stars (Michelin), Major League Teams/Venues.
Most similar metros
Closest profiles across all 16 dimensionsSports
Major League Teams/Venues
Notable Venues4 venues
Test Cricket
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium
Abu Dhabi
Combat Sports
Etihad Arena
Abu Dhabi
Motor Racing
Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi
Surfing
Abu Dhabi Surf Pro
Abu Dhabi
Other Teams
Football/Soccer Teams3 teams
Other Men’s Teams2 teams
T20 Cricket • International League T20
Abu Dhabi Knight Riders
Abu Dhabi
T20 Cricket • International League T20
MI Emirates
Abu Dhabi
Major Sporting Events
Annual Sporting Events3 events
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Auto Racing
• Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Championship
Golf
• Abu Dhabi
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix
Sailing
• Abu Dhabi
Championship Finals2 events
2019 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
2019 • Abu Dhabi
1996 Asian Cup Final
Football Final
1996 • Abu Dhabi
F1 Races18 events
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2026 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2025 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2024 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Lando Norris (McLaren)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2023 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2022 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2021 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2020 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2019 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2018 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2017 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2016 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2015 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2014 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2013 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2012 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Kimi Räikkönen (Lotus F1)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2011 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Lewis Hamilton (McLaren)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2010 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Race
2009 • Yas Marina Circuit
Won by Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)
Complete Event Timeline20 events
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2026 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2025 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2024 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2023 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2022 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2021 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2020 • Yas Marina Circuit
2019 Asian Cup Final
Championship Finals
2019 • Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2019 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2018 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2017 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2016 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2015 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2014 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2013 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2012 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2011 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2010 • Yas Marina Circuit
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
F1 Races
2009 • Yas Marina Circuit
1996 Asian Cup Final
Championship Finals
1996 • Abu Dhabi
Championship History
Every major championship won by a team while it represented Abu Dhabi, across all sports, newest first. 1in total. Each links to the team and the competition's full honour roll.
| Year | Date | Champion | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | MI Emirates | International League T20 |
Top Companies
Total Market Cap: $727B across 23 companies
Source data as of August 1, 2026 (companiesmarketcap.com)
Cultural Assets
Cultural Events
Notable One-off Events
2024 13th WTO Ministerial Conference
Abu Dhabi • International Summit
Notable Museums & Landmarks
Museums & Galleries2 items
Guggenheim Museum
Abu Dhabi • Art
Louvre Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Art
Parks, Zoos & Theme Parks2 items
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Aquarium
Sea World Yas Island
Abu Dhabi • Theme Park
Supertall Structures (350m+)1 structure
Burj Mohammed bin Rashid
| Building | City | Height (m) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burj Mohammed bin Rashid | Abu Dhabi | 382 | 2014 |
Education & Research
Top 2000 Universities2 entries
Khalifa University
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
New York University Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Top 250 Hospitals1 entry
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Hospital
Notable Infrastructure
Airport1 entry
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Abu Dhabi • 2 - Major International
Port1 entry
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi • Container
Military Base1 entry
Al Dhafra Air Base (French)
Abu Dhabi • Overseas Base
Trade Venue1 entry
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
Abu Dhabi • Trade Venue
Central Bank1 entry
Central Bank of the UAE
Abu Dhabi • Central Bank
Stock Exchange1 entry
Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
Abu Dhabi • Stock Exchange
Luxury Hospitality
FTG 5-Star5 entries
Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers
Abu Dhabi
Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island
Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
FTG 4-Star6 entries
Fairmont Bab Al Bahr
Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah Saadiyat Island
Abu Dhabi
Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas
Abu Dhabi
Rosewood Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
Shangri-La, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi EDITION
Abu Dhabi